PM Modi Hails India's Historic Asian Games Gold Wins
PM Modi celebrates historic gold medals by Indian trap shooters and women's compound archers at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his warmest congratulations to India's stellar athletes following a series of historic gold medal victories at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. The Prime Minister specifically lauded the exceptional performances of the nation's trap shooters and women's compound archers, whose achievements have rewritten the record books.
Shooting Glory: A New Era in Trap Shooting
In a landmark moment for Indian shooting, the duo of Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai clinched the gold medal in the mixed trap team event. This victory is particularly significant as it marks India's first-ever gold medal in this specific category at the Asian Games.
The pair did not just win; they dominated the field by setting a new Asian Games record during the final. Their score of 34 surpassed the previous record of 30, which had been set by Qatar earlier this year. The podium was completed by Qatar, who secured silver with 32 points, and China, who took the bronze with 23 points.
Neeru Dhanda has been on a historic run throughout the Games. Following her gold in the mixed team event, she had already made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games gold in trap shooting. Her journey included an Asian record during the qualification round and a silver medal in the women's trap team event alongside Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer.
"Congratulations to Neeru and Kynan Chenai on bringing home the Gold in the Trap Mixed Team event at the 2026 Asian Games. The Indian pair created an Asian Record in the Final to secure India’s first-ever Asian Games Gold in this event. A memorable achievement for Indian shooting. Well done to both athletes!" — PMO India
Archery Excellence: Equalling the World Record
The Indian women's compound archery trio—comprising Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Chikitha Taniparthi—delivered a performance for the ages. In a high-stakes showdown against China, the Indian team secured the gold medal with a score of 238-234.
This victory was even more monumental as the trio managed to equal the existing world record of 238, a mark originally set by South Korea in 2014. Their precision and composure under pressure have placed them at the pinnacle of international archery.
Prime Minister's Tribute to the Champions
Taking to social media, the official PMO India handle expressed immense pride in the archers' feat. The Prime Minister highlighted that equaling a world record makes this achievement even more special, calling it a "tremendous achievement" for the sport in India.
The Prime Minister's messages to both the shooting and archery teams emphasized the inspiration these athletes provide to the nation, wishing them continued success and brilliance in their future sporting endeavors.